Dennis vs Sam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dennis

Boy #708 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"follower of Dionysus"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English French German Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#708
Total SSA Count
376
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Denny, Den

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Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Hebrew Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#652
Total SSA Count
423
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Sammy

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Popularity Comparison

Dennis Rank #708
Sam Rank #652

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #708 for Dennis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dennis ___

  • Dennis James
  • Dennis Michael
  • Dennis Paul
  • Dennis Lee
  • Dennis Ray
  • Dennis Alan

Sam ___

  • Sam James
  • Sam Lee
  • Sam Alexander
  • Sam William
  • Sam Cole
  • Sam David

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dennis

Kevin Patrick Karen Sharon Gary

If you choose Sam

Jack Lucy Ella Tom Lily

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dennis or Sam more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Dennis at #708 in the United States.

What do Dennis and Sam mean?

Dennis means "follower of Dionysus" (Greek origin). Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dennis and Sam boy or girl names?

Dennis is primarily a boy name. Sam is primarily a boy name.

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